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Q&A: Choosing a 1.90 Ct. Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Solitaire Setting With a $12k Budget

By Michael Fried,

Hi guys.

Have been reading lots on your website, and with guidance from my girlfriend on what preferences she has. Hoping you can help, based on below preferences:
– Yellow gold band (18k)
– Solitaire
– 6 prong
– Round

My budget is ~$12k.

Based on the fact she wants a yellow gold band, I came to the conclusion to get a colour of K/J.

Something along the lines of: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.90-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-7354196?a_aid=dmnd1357

Would be great to hear your thoughts – thanks

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.90-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-7354196?a_aid=dmnd1357 – This diamond is nice, I don’t see any red flags. I couldn’t find any better diamond in this size at this moment. Perfect choice!

Just out of interest – I played around with the preferences a little and found below which has a better cut, but color grading is K, not J:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.90-carat-k-color-vvs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-5883343?a_aid=dmnd1357

How does this compare with my previous J selection?

Additionally – I presume there are no red flags for the setting itself?
18K Yellow Gold 1.5mm Comfort Fit Engagement Ring

As for the setting, it’s a matter of personal taste and preference. It’s completely up to you what you like.

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.90-carat-k-color-vvs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-5883343?a_aid=dmnd1357 – This diamond is perfectly cut, great option. But I would personally prefer the colored diamond as the setting you like has white gold prongs. If it had yellow gold prongs, K color would be completely fine.

I’ll buy the J diamond then.

Thanks so much for the help.

You’re very welcome. Take care.

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